Colorado firefighting pilot killed when plane crashes into reservoir

A pilot helping battle a raging Colorado wildfire was found dead after the firefighting aircraft crashed into a mountain reservoir Sunday evening, authorities said.

The Montrose County Sheriff's Office Dive Team has recovered the pilot's body from Silver Jack Reservoir, Gunnison County Sheriff Adam Murdie said in a statement. The body will be taken to the Gunnison County Coroner's Office.

The pilot's name has not been released while authorities notify family members.

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